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Wednesday 17 May 2023

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Alan (Rabbit) Welch Tribute Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 167y  |   Good to Soft (Good in places)  |   12 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:36  |   Winning time: 4m 2.35s
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Astronomic View173
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-2| J: Lucy Gardner| T: Mrs S Gardner| D
9/4
Fairly-useful bumper winner who offered plenty to work on when third of 6 on 2m Ffos Las hurdle debut in November. Not taken lightly.
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2
Horse silk
Bohemian Lad59
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-2| J: Bryan Carver| T: A J Honeyball
100/1
Well held on sole bumper outing and been a similar story in both hurdle starts. Likely a longer-term project.
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3
Horse silk
King Of The Lake51
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-2| J: Rex Dingle| T: J Scott
1/1
Promising sort who posted fairly-useful form when second of 11 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 51 days ago. Likely more to come and is the one to beat.
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4
Horse silk
Oakley Dancer55
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-2| J: Fergus Gregory| T: O Murphy| OR:  107
13/2
Showed a bit in a Hexham bumper and improved on previous hurdling efforts when landing a 9-runner novice at Chepstow (16.1f) in March. Shortlisted.
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5
Horse silk
Shot Towert37
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-2| J: Charlie Hammond| T: Joe Ponting
80/1
Out of a dual bumper winner but yet to threaten in a couple of outings over hurdles.
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6
Horse silk
Zufal39
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-2| J: Bryony Le Clerc| T: J D Frost
300/1
Showed little on yard/hurdles debut at this course last month.
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7
Horse silk
Marley Head23
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-10| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard
50/1
Fair maiden on the Flat but hasn't shown much in a couple of attempts in this sphere.
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8
Horse silk
Tidal Storm36
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-10| J: Paul O'Brien| T: Harry Derham
4/1
Fair handicapper on Flat who made an encouraging start over timber when third of 14 at Taunton (16.5f) in December. Below that form the last twice but switched to new yard since and worth monitoring in the market.
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9
Horse silk
Dark Moon34
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-9| J: Conor Ring(3)| T: Alexandra Dunn
250/1
Well held in bumpers 12 weeks apart and fared no better on hurdles debut last month.
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10
Horse silk
Maskara19
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-9| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams
250/1
Well beaten on sole bumper outing last year and shaped as if better for run when tenth of 13 in novice at Chepstow (19.4f, good) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Likely to need more time.
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11
Horse silk
La Bretesche263
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-3| J: Alan Johns| T: J ScottWS
40/1
Modest performer in France and not seen since eighth of 10 in juvenile hurdle (12/1) at Dieppe (16.9f, soft) 8 months ago. Likely best watched on yard debut. Had wind operation.
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12
Horse silk
Mairis Icon26
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-3| J: M G Nolan| T: J W Mullins
150/1
No show in a couple of bumpers but offered more when fifth of 12 in novice (150/1) at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 26 days ago, best work finish. Will likely be seen in better light when upped in trip/sent handicapping.
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Forecasts

King Of The Lake (1/1), Astronomic View (9/4), Tidal Storm (4/1), Oakley Dancer (13/2), La Bretesche (40/1), Marley Head (50/1), Shot Tower (80/1), Bohemian Lad (100/1), Mairis Icon (150/1), Maskara (250/1), Dark Moon (250/1), Zufal (300/1)

Verdict

KING OF THE LAKE pulled clear of the remainder when runner-up on hurdles bow at Wincanton last month and looks sure to progress. He can open his account. Astronomic View and Oakley Dancer look the likeliest dangers.

  1. King Of The Lake1/1
  2. Astronomic View9/4
  3. Oakley Dancer13/2

Prize Money

1st: £3,159.002nd: £1,455.003rd: £727.004th: £364.00

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